We strive to enrich our families, our partners, and our people by supporting the highest standard of education and care for children through professional development, resources, recognition and advocacy.

Our Ongoing Mission

Murraya Children’s CentreMurraya Children’s Centre is an innovative early learning centre catering for children two to five years old.

Darwin Family Day CareDarwin Family Day Care is a professional home-based early childhood education and care service operating in the Northern Territory for over 35 years.

Outside School Hours Care and Vacation CareBees Creek School Outside Hours School Care and Vacation Program welcomes all new families to our service.

45 Malak Cres, Malak NT 0812PO Box 43120, Casuarina NT 0811 Ph (08) 8920 0600 | F (08) 8920 0622E info@daycaredarwin.com.auW www.territorychildcare.org.au

CHOICE AND CHALLENGEOPPORTUNITIESSecondary schools are very different places to those

experienced by parents and grandparents. They offer

very different programs and co-curricular programs for

students in the teenage years. These programs maintain

their engagement with school, and allow students to explore

their world and themselves in the world.

The Essington School Darwin has been a leading, innovative Middle School in Darwin from

its establishment 15 years ago. In the mid 1990s it pioneered Middle School education in

Darwin.

The Essington School Principal, David Cannon said: “Beyond the classroom programs in

Middle School, it is important for students to be engaged, connected and affirmed as

they grow through these early adolescent years. Choice and challenge in co-curricular

programs is important for students from Years 6 to 9, and we work to provide a variety of

optional programs for our students”.

The Essington School’s Music, Singing and Dance programs provide a focus for the creative

talent of students in the Middle School. A large number are involved in after school music

lessons, band and singing practice, and dance activities. The School is planning to expand

its after school and Saturday programs in music, singing and dance in 2013.

Students over 14 years of age are all involved in the outstanding Duke of Edinburgh Award

program with most students attaining their Bronze Award by the end of Year 10. This

program provides students with a structured community service and outdoor adventure

program.

Students also participate in School outdoor education camps at Years 6 and 7 level to

different locations including Lake Bennett, and Litchfield National Park.

Students can also participate in a number of optional student tours to the snow (for skiing

and snowboarding), Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Singapore, and to the School’s

sister school in Tokyo. In 2013 students will also have the opportunity to participate in

student tours to Borneo, and to Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. The School’s growing

Asian Languages and Culture programs will see an increasing number of tours available

to students to Asia.

Because of the schools limited number of classes, and small class numbers enrolments are

limited at all levels.

For further information contact the School’s Registrar on Phone 8985 0100 for

further information.

ST ANDREW PRIMARY SCHOOL AND EARLY LEARNING CENTREQuality Education and Care for 3 year olds to Year 6

The Early Learning Centre welcomes new enquiriesto join our learning fun and creativity.

St Andrew Lutheran Primary School94 Leanyer Drive, Leanyer

P: 8945 1044 F: 8927 5739 E: sals.admin@ntschools.netwww.standrew.nt.edu.au

ELC: 0411 816 833 - sals.earlylearning@ntschools.net

•Innovative and engaging learning supported by a technologically rich program

•iPad program•Small class sizes•Affordablelowfees•Magnificentgroundsandfacilities

ST ANDREW LUTHERANPrimary School

St Andrew Lutheran Primary School in Leanyer is celebrating 30 years of providing quality education and care to children of Darwin. From humble beginnings in 1983, St Andrew has developed a reputation for nurturing education that gets results in producing well-rounded students who are well

equipped to enter middle school and beyond.

In 2013 the school has entered an exciting new phase by taking over the running of the Early Learning Centre on the St Andrew site. A qualified Early Childhood Teacher is now employed to provide exciting pre-school learning activities for children aged 3-5. Take a look into the ELC during daily learning time and you will see happy children engaged at different stations learning and growing. Some will be on iPads, some manipulating objects, some with books. There will be laughter, excitement, inquiring minds, lots of questions, and more. The teacher, team leader and educators keep a close eye on the educational and care requirements of each child. The Early Years Learning Framework is used to guide learning activities.In the outdoors area of the ELC you will see ample shaded play space, age appropriate play equipment including bikes on a bike path, an outdoor fresco

style eating area, and even a bucket of tadpoles and a frilled neck lizard or two!Being located on the St Andrew school site means that children at the ELC can access the school’s library for library lessons and borrowing time, the computer lab, playground and hardcourt. The Early Learning Centre provides stimulating learning that prepares young minds for the move into ‘big school’. Anxiety over starting big school is significantly reduced as the children are already familiar with the faces and buildings they will encounter in primary school.The ELC provides flexible hours that suit many working parents opening at 7.30am and closing at 5.30pm.You are welcome to visit the ELC at 94 Leanyer Drive, Leanyer, or contact the ELC for further information on 89451044 or sals.earlylearning@ntschools.net. Information is also available on www.standrew.nt.edu.au.

The Rosebery Middle School Council congratulates the staff and students of RMS on their recent selection for the

Microsoft 21st Century Learning Design 21 CLD Pilot

Leading innovation in curriculum for the 21st Century. Rosebery Middle School

Now enrolling for 2014from our Priority Enrolment Area

Contact us for an enrolment pack or to book in for a Family/Student Orientation Visit.

TEAMWORK • BRAVERY • SAFETY • RESPECTPh 08 8930 5200 | F 08 8930 5399

E admin.rms@ntschools.netCorner of Belyuen Road & Forrest Parade, Rosebery NT

PO Box 30 Palmerston NT 0831

Are you interested in becoming a child care provider for Darwin Family Day Care?Darwin Family Day Care Educators offer quality home-based care for children and earn healthy incomes from their own home.

Darwin Family Day Care (DFDC) is a quality home-based care and education service. DFDC provides flexible, quality small group care for children in the Darwin, Palmerston and Rural Areas. DFDC will guide you through setting up your home based child care service and provide you with ongoing training and support. This will include completing a Certificate III in children services and Apply First Aid.

Positions are now available for our Educator Training Program starting the 13th of May.

“It’s given me the chance to be able to be home with my children, to enhance my education, and to be able to conduct a small business. I’ve gone from having no training within the childcare industry to completing my certificate 3 in Children’s Services. I’ve done my diploma and now I’m in my 3rd year of a teaching degree which all started thanks to me being part of the DFDC family.”

— Liz, Educator for Darwin Family Day Care

For more information contact us on:Ph (08) 8920 0600 | Email hr@daycaredarwin.com.au

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